An applicant must meet the Graduate School requirements as well as the following departmental requirements to be considered for admission to the program: A bachelor's degree in an area of mathematical science (applied or pure mathematics, actuarial science, statistics, etc.), computer science, economics or finance, physics, engineering, or a related field. Completion of at least three semesters of undergraduate calculus plus at least 6 credits of acceptable mathematics courses requiring calculus. Knowledge of a high-level programming language. Students satisfying only the minimum mathematics requirements will be expected to take courses that do not count toward the degree. Applicants must have a bachelor's degree with an undergraduate GPA of 2.75. TOEFL IBT - 79, IELTS - 6.5
The Department of Mathematical Sciences encourages, but does not currently require submission of general GRE scores. GRE Mathematics subject test scores are appreciated, but also not required.
Students must apply to UWM and the Department of Mathematical Sciences by completing the online application. A key component of the application requires the applicant to provide names and e-mail addresses of three (3) individuals who have agreed to provide letters of recommendation. Submission of general GRE scores is recommended, but not required, the GRE Mathematics subject test scores are appreciated, but not required.